by bluegrassfound | Feb 1, 2026 | News
IBMA Foundation supporter Pete Wernick, of Niwot, Colorado, is known for his role (and rolls on the banjo) in the legendary band, Hot Rize. A long-time fan favorite with songs that have become standards in the genre, Hot Rize was inducted into IBMA’s Bluegrass Hall of...
by bluegrassfound | Jan 20, 2026 | News
The IBMA Foundation is pleased to announce Cassie Wright, of Chicago, Illinois, has been hired to serve as the organization’s new executive director beginning April 1, replacing Nancy Cardwell, who is retiring after 10 years with the IBMA Foundation and 20 years at...
by bluegrassfound | Jan 1, 2026 | News
Happy New Year to friends of the IBMA Foundation across the country and around the world! We couldn’t be happier to be kicking off 2026 with you. Our shared passion for bluegrass music and the positive effect it has on our lives inspire us to work even harder together...
by bluegrassfound | Jan 1, 2026 | News
Apply HERE by June 1, 2026. Most fans agree the best way to discover bluegrass music for the first time or to continue to experience it fully for years to come is to attend a well-produced live concert or festival. The IBMA Foundation is proud to announce a new...
by bluegrassfound | Jan 1, 2026 | News
Uri Kohen reports the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival Universities Project in Ireland continues to grow, with some exciting plans for the future. HERE is a clip from the full 2025 symposium. “Thank you once again for your invaluable support in helping us get this...
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